YOUNG EXPLORERS CLUB

Electronic Press Kit

The Young Explorers Club is an exclusive club where members get the opportunity to engage and take part in outdoor activities and learn from experts in their fields.

The program is designed to give young people the opportunity to develop their passion for adventure the environment and exploration and to teach young people to be change agents for the health of the planet’s ecosystems as well as their own health and well-being.

This unique and exciting Program has been created by Martin Horn built upon the legacy of the Pangaea Young Explorers Program under the patronage of Mike Horn.

Project-based learning activities encourage respect for self and others, environmental stewardship, and the development of leadership skills. This one-of-a-kind program is open to English and French-speaking (intermediate level proficiency in English is required) youths ages

11-16.

EXPLORE

LEARN

ACT

the world.

through exploration and adventure.

upon environmental issues and preserve the planets resources for future generations.

MARTIN HORN

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

MIKE HORN

PATRON

AMBASSADORS

Experienced Explorers,

Mountaineers, Adventurers and

Yachtsman such as Mike Horn,

Jean Troillet and Steve Ravussin.

CAMP & EXPEDITION LEADERS

Every camp and expedition

will be lead by experienced

professionals.

The organizational structure and staff will consist of:

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

GUEST SPEAKERS

Guest speakers will be

invited to share their

knowledge on specific

topics.

INSTRUCTORS

Activities during camps will

be taught and lead by

experienced instructors in

each respective field.

JEAN TROILLET STEVE RAVUSSIN

We are proud to have the following experts as ambassadors of the Young Explorers Club:

AMBASSADORS

MISSION➢ Create opportunities for young people to Learn, Explore and Act.

➢ Give young people the opportunity to be part of an exclusive club of young explorers.

➢ Develop self respect and respect for others.

➢ Develop leadership skills & ambassadors for the environment.

➢ Stimulate innovation and new ideas.

➢ Share knowledge, experience, know-how and passion coming from a tight network of ambassadors, each experts in their specific domain and to create a platform for them to transmit this knowledge and passion to the younger generation.

VISION➢ Build dynamic future leaders and ambassadors, that can take action

and make a positive change on all walks of life.

PROGRAM MODULES

Each of the above mentioned specilisation fields will be lead by qualified instructors/teachers which are experts in their respective fields.

On completion of a specific discipline the participant will receive a certifcate of excellence and a badge to confirm their qualification.

Once a year Club Members have the opportunity to take part in a 10 - 14 day expedition ( maximum of 8 clubmembers per trip)

An exclusive adventure based program for youth

JUNIOR EXPLORERS

11 – 13 years old

YOUNG EXPLORERS

14 – 16 years old

Monthly adventure camps in Switzerland

2DAYS

per camp

8CAMPS

per year

OUTDOOR SPORTS

Mountaineering, Rock Climbing

Winter Sports

Sailing & White Water Activities

Mountain Biking

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Water: Rivers, lakes & Oceans

Glaciology

ADVENTURE SKILLS

Survival Skills

Wilderness First Aid & First Response

Mapwork & Orientation

PHOTO & VIDEO WORSHOPS

Content Creation

Production & Editing

➢ Subscribe to the program and submit membership fee of

CHF 4’800 inclu VAT per year.

➢ Yearly based membership for 8 weekend camps.

April to December 2019, exact dates TBA online

➢ Covers cost for all activities, equipment, food, accommodation & transport.

➢ Limited number of members in each age category.

➢ Camps are hosted in Switzerland managed by Young Explorers Club.

➢ Terms and conditions can be found online.

➢ Member will have the opportunity to join Mike Horn on 2 week expeditions

➢ 3 camps/year open to non members with priority to YEC Members

• Winter Camps – February & March 2020, exact dates TBA

• Summer Camps – July & August 2019, exact dates TBA

• Autumn Camps – October 2019, exact dates TBA

➢ Membership Grants: Per year 4 club memberships will be offered to 4 applicants as a grant financed by the YEC Official partners.➢ Applicants can apply online for the grant. The YEC Executive board will review applications and decide on successful applicants.

➢ Apply online:

www.youngexplorersclub.com

MEMBERSHIP

http://www.youngexplorersclub.com/

YEC wil associate itself and work in partnership withexisting Environmental Projects at specific locations around the globe.

Water ProjectsOcean and Marine Life conservationRivers and Lakes

Clean-up ProjectsBeach, Ocean and River Clean ups

Young Explorers Club members will be motivated to develop and plan in collaboration with other club members their own environmental projects.

ACTIVITIESENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

ACTIVITIESECO ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS

Club members will be given the opportunity to take part in a real Expedition.

Polar exploration

Tropical exploration

Moutaineering

Ocean Sailing

Mountain Biking

Club members will be motivated to develop and plan in collaboration with other club memberstheir own expeditions and environmental projects.

CHARITY PARTNERSENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL PARTNERS

PARLEY FOR THE OCEANSPARLEY IS THE SPACE WHERE CREATORS, THINKERS, AND LEADERS COME TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE BEAUTY AND FRAGILITY OF OUR OCEANS AND COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS THAT CAN END THEIR DESTRUCTION.

The Young Explorers Club Organisation pledges to donate 10% of all membership fees to Parley x Mike Horn Projects and to engage in future projects to raise further funds.Web link: www.parley.tv

CAP FOUNDATIONCAP FOUNDATION GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS AND TO LEARN DIFFERENT LIFE SKILLS AND HUMAN VALUES FROM THESE EXPERIENCES.

The Young Explorers Club Organisation pledges to donate 10% of all membership fees to CAP Foundation and to engage in projects to raise further funds.Web link: www.cap-foundation.com

http://www.parley.tv/http://www.cap-foundation.com

CONTACT

Martin Horn

Email: info@horn-co.chTel: +41 (0) 79 588 22 11

www.youngexplorersclub.com

mailto:info@horn-co.chhttp://www.youngexplorersclub.com